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October 3, 2011

Activist Seeks to Empower Victimized Women in Africa

By Carissa Quiambao

African peace activist Leymah Gbowee spoke yesterday in Campbell Hall to share her experiences in leading the feminist-minded peace protests responsible for ending the Second Liberian Civil War in 2003. Gbowee founded th...

October 3, 2011

Festival Destigmatizes Mental Illness

By Megan Meyer

The Mental Health Association of Santa Barbara hosted its 18th annual Mental Arts Festival last weekend to showcase the works of community members with mental illnesses. The event displayed the works of over 60 local art...

October 3, 2011

I.V. Community Enjoys Street Fair

By Jack Crosbie

UCSB’s Associated Students hosted an afternoon of food and festivities on Saturday during its third annual Pardall Carnival. Several A.S. groups including the I.V. Community Relations Committee and the office of the Ex...

October 3, 2011

CEO Kickstarts Global Efforts

By Vanessa Angiuli

TOMS Shoes founder and CEO Blake Mycoskie spoke at the Arlington Theater on Saturday to discuss his company’s brand of socially responsible entrepreneurship and encourage similar humanitarian efforts. Hosted by UCSB Ar...

October 3, 2011

Granada Hosts Malkovich’s Dark Comedy

By John Leach

UCSB’s Arts & Lectures will unveil the West Coast premiere of “The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer,” starring John Malkovich, tonight at 8 p.m. in Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre. The play use...

September 30, 2011

College-Based Coupon Business Launches Mobile Application

By Kristin Crosier

Nationwide college coupon company Campus Special recently unveiled its Campus Special phone application that combines the organization’s online food ordering service and coupon book into one constantly-accessible produ...

September 30, 2011

Weekend Event To Support Local Eats

By Madeline Nelson

The second annual Sustainable, Organic and Local Food Festival will kick off tomorrow at Plaza de Vera Cruz Park to provide a tasty and educational emphasis on the importance of thoughtful food choices. The SOL-ful festi...

September 30, 2011

SB Officials Brief Residents on Effects of Deportation

By Megan Meyer

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown and other police officials met with community members last night to discuss the misconceptions and local impacts of the nationally disputed Secure Communities deportation program. ...

September 30, 2011

Entrepeneur Endorses Social Efforts

By Vanessa Angiuli

TOMS shoes founder Blake Mycoskie will speak this Saturday at the Arlington Theater about social entrepreneurship and business-minded humanitarian efforts as part of the university’s ongoing Arts & Lectures series....

September 30, 2011

Carnival Cultivates Campus and Community Connectivity

By Patrick Kulp

The third annual Pardall Carnival will take place this Saturday in Isla Vista to bring students and local residents together to learn more about various campus groups and businesses. The UCSB Associated Students, Isla Vi...

September 30, 2011

Pride Foundation’s Walk To Give Aid for HIV Services

By Sam Chung

The Pacific Pride Foundation will host its 21st annual Heart and Sole AIDS Walk this weekend at Leadbetter Beach to raise funds for local HIV/AIDS testing and services. Check-in for the event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday an...

September 29, 2011

Film Award Chooses Gaucho as Finalist

By Kathleen Tan

The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation named UCSB alumna and screenwriter Cameron Lund a finalist in its 56th annual writing contest for an opportunity to gain exposure and a chance to win up to $15,000 in prize money. The organi...

September 29, 2011

A.S. Cleans Up Policy in First Meeting of Year

By Yishian Yao

The Associated Students Legislative Council met for this year’s inaugural meeting last night with a lengthy agenda including two action items, ten new bills and three resolutions. While the new business addressed topic...

September 29, 2011

Event Supports Marine Life Protection

By Megan Meyer

The TransparentSea Voyage campaign will host its kick-off party tonight at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum to mark Saturday as the start of its four-week voyage along the California coast. The campaign highlights coast...

September 29, 2011

Capps Speaks About Pending Federal Statute

By Jack Crosbie

Congresswoman Lois Capps hosted a press conference Tuesday at Adams Elementary School in Santa Barbara to advocate for the American Jobs Act that would increase employment opportunities and educational funding. President...

September 29, 2011

War Monument Pays Tribute to Vietnam War Soldiers

By Megan Meyer

The Santa Barbara chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America’s is bringing its “Moving Wall” memorial to Santa Barbara today as part of a statewide tour honoring the lives of the soldiers lost during the conflict. ...